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Eustachian Tube.
Eustachian Tube - as a noun
Either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
auditory tubeExample Sentences
"The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat."
"When you swallow, the eustachian tube opens to equalize pressure in the ear."
"A blocked eustachian tube can cause ear pain and hearing difficulties."
"Inflammation of the eustachian tube is known as eustachian tube dysfunction."
"The eustachian tube helps regulate the pressure in the middle ear."
